Music MUS

Fall 2026 · 50 sections · seat counts as of Oct 20, 2026

Catalog: Music courses in the 2026-2027 Catalog

MUS 201 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (MUSIC THEORY I) · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73276
73276
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 1:30–2:55pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Aug 17–Dec 11Michael Walker3 of 20 open
73277
73277
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 10:15–11:40am, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin4 of 20 open
73279
73279
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Oct 9Chad Ruyle9 of 30 open
73518
73518
Online anytime Only Online
Oct 12–Dec 11Chad Ruyle3 of 30 open

MUS 204A MUSIC THEORY II · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73232
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 8:45–11:10am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
  • Laboratory Thu 8:45–10:10am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
Aug 17–Dec 11John Knutson5 of 20 open

MUS 204C MUSIC THEORY IV · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73234
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Mon 9:45am–12:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Laboratory Wed 9:40–11:05am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Aug 17–Dec 11Michael Walker6 of 20 open

MUS 205A MUSICIANSHIP II · 1 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
74499
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Tue 11:30am–12:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
  • Thu 10:20am–12:25pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
Aug 17–Dec 11Inga Swearingen6 of 20 open

MUS 205C MUSICIANSHIP IV · 1 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
74500
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Mon 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Wed 11:15am–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Aug 17–Dec 11John Knutson5 of 20 open

MUS 210 SONGWRITING I · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
75143
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon 1:30–3:35pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 1:30–3:35pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Sep 14–Dec 11Inga Swearingen17 of 30 open

MUS 211 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
75930
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon 1:30–2:55pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 1:30–2:55pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
  • Plus online work
Sep 14–Dec 11Ron McCarley17 of 22 open

MUS 212 APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS) · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
72369
Hybrid Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Fri 10:15–11:05am, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160 + online work
All meeting times
  • Fri 10:15–11:05am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin, John Knutson, Inga Swearingen, Darrell Voss, Ken Hustad, Chad Ruyle, Robert Bennett, Dorian Hachigian, Marshall Otwell, Ana Nelson, Kaitrin Cunningham9 of 40 open

MUS 220 ELEMENTARY VOICE · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
70439
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Tue 2:30–3:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–3:35pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Aug 17–Dec 11Chad Ruyle17 of 24 open

MUS 222 INTERMEDIATE VOICE · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73711
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Tue 2:30–3:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–3:35pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Aug 17–Dec 11Chad Ruyle23 of 24 open

MUS 223 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE · 2-3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
70441
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue 3:45–5:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Thu 6:00–8:05pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 11John Knutson4 of 15 open

MUS 225 WIND ENSEMBLE · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
70443
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Wed 6:45–9:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160 + online work
All meeting times
  • Wed 6:45–9:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin4 of 20 open

MUS 228 MIXED CHORUS · 1-3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
71029
Hybrid San Luis Obispo Campus
Thu 3:45–5:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Thu 3:45–5:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 11John Knutson18 of 40 open

MUS 231 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND) · 1.5-3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
71800
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon 6:45–9:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 6:45–9:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarleyFull (20/20)

MUS 235 MUSIC APPRECIATION: CLASSICAL MUSIC · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
70459
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin4 of 40 open

MUS 236 MUSIC APPRECIATION: WORLD MUSIC · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73971
73971
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 10:15–11:40am, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Tue/Thu 10:15–11:40am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Oct 12–Dec 11Dylan JohnsonFull (28/28)
74087
74087
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Dec 11Idona Cabrinha3 of 40 open

MUS 237 MUSIC APPRECIATION: ROCK AND ROLL · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
70468
70468
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 1:30–2:55pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7120
Aug 17–Dec 11Marcy Irving1 of 40 open
70469
70469
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 3:45–5:10pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7120
Aug 17–Dec 11Marcy Irving12 of 40 open
70471
70471
In person North County Campus
Mon/Wed 9:35–11:00am, N3200 Learning Resource Center N3217
Aug 17–Dec 11Marcy Irving9 of 36 open
70473
70473
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Oct 9Idona CabrinhaFull (40/40)
70474
70474
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Dec 11Dylan Johnson1 of 40 open, 1 waitlisted
73753
73753
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Dec 11Michael Walker5 of 40 open, 1 waitlisted
74009
74009
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin5 of 40 open, 1 waitlisted
74145
74145
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Oct 9Dylan Johnson9 of 40 open, 2 waitlisted
74185
74185
Online anytime Only Online
Oct 12–Dec 11Jennifer Martin1 of 40 open
74609
74609
Online anytime Only Online
Oct 12–Dec 11Brian AlhadeffFull (40/40), 2 waitlisted
74639
74639
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Oct 9John Knutson2 of 40 open, 2 waitlisted
75931
75931
Online anytime Only Online
Oct 12–Dec 11Brian Alhadeff3 of 40 open, 6 waitlisted

MUS 238 MUSIC APPRECIATION: JAZZ HISTORY · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
70476
Online anytime Only Online
Oct 12–Dec 11Dave BeckerFull (40/40), 1 waitlisted
70479
Online anytime Only Online
Aug 17–Oct 9Dave Becker7 of 40 open

MUS 240 RECORDING ARTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGY · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73229
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 11:15am–12:40pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Tom Brown4 of 20 open

MUS 241 RECORDING ARTS II: STUDIO WORKSHOP · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
71034
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–3:55pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–2:55pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Dave Becker11 of 20 open

MUS 242 RECORDING ARTS III: ADVANCED AUDIO TECHNOLOGY · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
74281
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Mon 1:30–3:55pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Laboratory Wed 1:30–2:55pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Tom Brown7 of 20 open

MUS 244A BEGINNING SMALL GROUP JAZZ PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM · 1 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73657
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 4:15–5:40pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarley12 of 15 open
73658
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 4:15–5:40pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarley15 of 15 open
73659
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Fri 11:15am–3:35pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
All meeting times
  • Fri 11:15am–12:05pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Fri 1:30–3:35pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarley15 of 15 open

MUS 245 JAZZ WORKSHOP · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
72044
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed/Fri, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Mon/Wed 4:15–5:40pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Fri 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarley5 of 15 open
73175
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu/Fri, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Tue/Thu 4:15–5:40pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Fri 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarley6 of 15 open
73176
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Fri 11:15am–3:35pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Fri 11:15am–12:05pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Fri 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Laboratory Fri 1:30–3:35pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarley7 of 15 open

MUS 247 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: MUSIC · 0.5-2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
76089
Online anytime Other independent study
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarleyFull (1/0)
76092
Online anytime Other independent study
Aug 17–Dec 11Ron McCarleyFull (1/0)

MUS 252 WORK EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC · 0.5-4 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
75359
Online anytime Work experience credits
Aug 24–Dec 11Jennifer Kirn29 of 30 open

MUS 258 ELEMENTARY PIANO · 1 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
71039
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue 6:00–8:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 6:00–6:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105 · Sep 14–Nov 13
  • Laboratory Tue 6:00–6:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105 · Nov 16–Dec 11
  • Laboratory Tue 7:00–8:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Sep 14–Dec 11Idona Cabrinha13 of 20 open

MUS 259 INTERMEDIATE PIANO · 1-2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
71043
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue 6:00–8:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 6:00–6:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105 · Sep 14–Nov 13
  • Laboratory Tue 6:00–6:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105 · Nov 16–Dec 11
  • Laboratory Tue 7:00–8:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Sep 14–Dec 11Idona Cabrinha18 of 20 open

MUS 270 ELEMENTARY GUITAR · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
71799
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–2:55pm 7300 Theater Arts Buidling 7328
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–2:55pm 7300 Theater Arts Buidling 7328
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin14 of 21 open

MUS 271 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR · 2 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
73661
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–2:55pm 7300 Theater Arts Buidling 7328
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–2:55pm 7300 Theater Arts Buidling 7328
Aug 17–Dec 11Jennifer Martin18 of 21 open

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